2026 Most Business Friendly City Nomination

2026 Most Business Friendly City Application

Application Due Date: September 3, 2026
Finalists will be notified: September 25, 2026
Winner will be announced: November 6th, 2026 at the 31st Annual EDDY Awards
Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Section 1: City Information

City Name(Required)

Applicant Name(Required)

Applicant Email(Required)

City Hall Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP / Postal Code

Population

Section 1a: Mayor Information

Mayor Name(Required)

First Last

Mayor Email

Mayor Phone

Section 1b: City Manager Information

City Manager Name

First Last

City Manager Email

City Manager Phone

Section 1c: Economic Development Manager Information

Economic Development Manager Name

First Last

Economic Development Manager Email

Economic Development Manager Phone

Number of Full Time Economic Development Department Staff

Economic Development Department Annual Budget

Would you like to explain your budget/staff?

Section 2: MBFC Narrative Section

Describe why your city is the Most Business Friendly City in Los Angeles County (500 words or less)(Required)

What programs or creative ways has your city supported the growth of your existing businesses? (250 words or less)(Required)

What programs or creative ways has your city supported the attraction of new businesses? (250 words or less)(Required)

Please provide an example of how your city has partnered with another city, the county, or other communities to foster regional economic growth. If your city does not have an economic development department, how do you collaborate with regional partners to support businesses and drive economic development? (250 words or less)(Required)

What has your city done to cut red tape for a business to open or expand in getting permits, operating licenses, increase procurement opportunities, workforce development, etc.? Please provide 2 examples (250 words or less)(Required)

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